What's on at Devil's Dyke
The Devil's Dyke team also organise and run the events at Saddlescombe Farm and at Cissbury Ring
Saddlescombe orchid walk and talk
Resident ranger and orchid enthusiast, Graham Wellfare, is offering a wonderful day out on the downs this June. Specifically for those interested in orchids, as a species, you can learn more about these amazing plants.
Tue 19 Jun 2018
10:30-13:30
Saddlescombe farm tours
Enjoy guided tours of this private working farm. Discover its layered history and the stories of the people who lived here.
Mon 25 Jun 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:00-11:30
+ other times
Bug hunt safari
Join our Rangers to discover what wild minibeasts live in the chalk grassland jungle.
Sat 07 Jul 2018
11:00-14:00
Devil's Dyke wild food walk, talk and picnic
Learn how our ancestors foraged for food and medicinal herbs at spectacular Devil's Dyke where people have lived off the land for thousands of years.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
10:30-13:30
Butterflying on Newtimber Hill
Join resident ranger and butterfly enthusiast, Graham Wellfare on one of England's finest butterfly sites - Newtimber Hill.
Sun 22 Jul 2018
11:00-14:30
Saddlescombe Farm Tudor soap making & picnic in orchard
Make soap in our Tudor farmhouse and bring a tasty picnic to eat in the orchard.
Fri 17 Aug 2018
10:30-13:30
Saddlescombe Farm Heritage Open Day
Discover this ancient downland farm that was once owned by the Knights Templar.
Sun 09 Sep 2018
10:30-15:30
The Devil's Dyke fungi hunt - part 1
Join mycologist, Martin Allinson and the National Trust for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible, across glorious Newtimber Hill on the South Downs, near Brighton.
Fri 19 Oct 2018
09:30-15:00
The Devil's Dyke fungi hunt - Part 2
Join us for a day of recording as many species of fungi as possible, across wonderful Wolstonbury Hill, on the South Downs, near Brighton. Expert mycologist Martin Allinson will be on hand to identify and record finds.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
09:30-15:00